The Polar Express (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition) |  | Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Category: DVD
Buy New: $28.95
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Seller: thebookgrove
Rating:  713 reviews
Sales Rank: 46666
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Animated, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Picture Format: IMAX
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 74065
ISBN: 1419818716
UPC: 012569740655
EAN: 9781419818714
ASIN: B000AGTPUA
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2004
Release Date: November 22, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.Running Time: 100 min. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN Rating: G Age: 012569740655 UPC: 012569740655 Manufacturer No: 74065 |
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Destined to become a holiday perennial, The Polar Express also heralded a brave new world of all-digital filmmaking. Critics and audiences were divided between those who hailed it as an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, and those who felt that the innovative use of "performance capture"--to accurately translate live performances into all-digital characters--was an eerie and not-quite-lifelike distraction from the story's epic-scale North Pole adventure. In any case it's a benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals that steal this show, as director Robert Zemeckis indulges his tireless pursuit of technological innovation. No matter how you respond to the many wonders on display, it's clear that The Polar Express represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of cinema. If it also fills you with the joy of Christmas (in spite of its Nuremberg-like rally of frantic elves), so much the better. --Jeff Shannon DVD features
The most intriguing feature on the two-disc DVD is probably the six-minute sequence featuring a new song performed by the two engine-room characters, Smokey and Steamer. The animation is crude and the song is nothing special, but it does preserve the dual performances of Michael Jeter (he played both characters), who passed away during filming. One of the striking aspects of The Polar Express is its use of motion-capture technology to turn real actors into animated characters, and that is examined in a significant portion of the five-part 11-minute featurette, in the "look at" Tom Hanks's multiple performances, and in an Easter egg that offers a side-by-side comparison of the actors in their motion-capture suits with the finished film in the "Hot Chocolate" number. There's also a live performance of Josh Groban singing "Believe" followed by an interview segment with him and composer Alan Silvestri, author Chris Van Allsburg providing a five-minute capsulization of his career, a PC game demo, and a kids' set-top game. The version of the film on DVD is the standard theatrical version, not the 3-D version seen in IMAX theaters. --David Horiuchi The World of The Polar Express 
The book by Chris Van Allsburg | 
The Soundtrack | 
The Magic Journey (Polar Express the Movie) (book) | Stills from Polar Express (click for larger image)
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DVD Features:
Challenges:2 menu challenges that kids can play.
Deleted Scenes:Additional Song: The never-before-heard "Smokey and Steamer" song.
Featurette:You Look Familiar: Hear about Tom Hanks' 5 unique roles, how each character was different, and what it took for him to bring each one to life.
Interviews:True Inspiration An Author's Adventure: Chris Van Allsburg discusses his artistic background and how he conceived the idea for The Polar Express book.
Music Video:Josh Groban Music Video: Josh Groban at the Greek performing the Academy Award nominated original song Believe. Also go behind-the-scenes!
Other:A Genuine Ticket to Ride: Behind-the-scenes secrets on Performance Capture, Virtual Cameras, Hair and Wardrobe, Creating the North Pole, and Music
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3D polar Express February 10, 2010
KM (Michigan)
This is a great movie. The 3D really looks great even at home. You may want to purchase some decent 3D glasses though. The movie comes with some of those cheap paper deals, but you can get some good ones online for less that 10 bucks.
 Great quality movie! February 9, 2010
R. Rosario (NY USA)
One of my favorite holiday movies, I bought this to watch with my students, who of course loved it. Movie came in perfect new condition and great price.
FAST SHIPPING! February 8, 2010
Netiqua L. Hughes (GA)
My son fell in love with this movie after seeing it on tv this Christmas season. I ordered it and it arrived within 5 days! Brand new and perfect condition!
Polar Express- DVD February 8, 2010
Tawna L. Schilling (Duluth, MN)
This was a used DVD and it was in perfect condition. I would definitely purchase more products from this vendor in the future.
 Disappointing in 3D February 7, 2010
jamintrae (St. Louis MO)
Since we really enjoy watching this movie, thought it would be fun to watch in 3D. Not worth buying this in 3D because the quality was terrible! Blurry and not at all enjoyable. Until they use better technology, watching in regular format is better.
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